South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA)

SAMA is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society of Nine South Asian countries engaged in the promotion of Meteorology and Allied Sciences.


Ongoing Event : SAMA and ACARR CUSAT Joint Weekly Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology (25th May- 02 November 2024)

Radar Meteorology Online Lecture Series

Schedule for Valedictory Program

Date 23.11.24

Time: 10.00 AM IST (UTC +5.30 Hours)

Program Agenda

Live Streaming on YouTube

Prof. Celeste Saulo

Secretary-General, WMO

WMO Secretary General Hails SAMA's Impactful Contributions

The Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Prof. Celeste Saulo, extends her appreciation to the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) for their remarkable efforts in capacity building and training. This commendation recognizes SAMA's impactful work across 60+ countries in South Asia and among Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member nations. Prof. Saulo particularly emphasized the exceptional collaborative initiatives undertaken by SAMA, which have significantly contributed to the advancement of meteorological understanding and practices in these regions.

World Meteorological Organization

Discover the Story of SAMA

Uniting South Asia in the Pursuit of Meteorology

SAMA is a scientific association comprising nine South Asian countries:

  • Afghanistan

  • Bangladesh

  • Bhutan

  • India

  • Maldives

  • Myanmar

  • Nepal

  • Pakistan

  • Sri Lanka

Member countries are engaged in operational meteorological services and the promotion of meteorology and allied sciences within their respective nations.

Our Mission

Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.

Our Vision

Sharing Knowledge of Weather and Climate Without Borders.

Our Mission

Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.

Our Vision

Sharing Knowledge of Weather and Climate Without Borders.

Our Objectives

Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.


  1. Foster interaction amongst professionals working in Meteorology and allied fields in South Asia.

  2. Advancement of Meteorological and allied sciences in South Asia.

  3. Communicate knowledge of climate change and extreme weather events to the public through Citizen Science and outreach programs.

  4. Application of Meteorology and allied sciences for the sustainable development of the region.

  5. Promote Public, Private and Academia partnership for the promotion of Meteorology and its societal applications.

Member Countries

involved in the effort

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

India

Maldives

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Sri Lanka


History of SAMA

South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) established on 3rd August 2020, is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society to serve as an active platform for Sharing Knowledge of Weather & Climate and related sciences among the professionals and the public.

It was established in 2020 by inviting all the countries in the South Asian Region to join hands to achieve sharing of information and knowledge about the weather & climate of the region.

The South Asian region is endowed with a large variety & complexities of weather phenomena and influences the life and economy of the people.Its enormously large range of geographical features – from Oceans to High snow-covered Mountains, from large Deserts to Tropical Forests to Glaciers and the mighty River systems, all of which interact with the Atmosphere above to produce important weather systems affecting the large population of different countries involved.These include, the Monsoons, the Tropical Cyclones, the Western Disturbances, the Thunderstorms, Hailstorms, Dust storms, Squall lines, Cloudbursts, Snowstorms, Heavy rainfall, scanty rainfall, Dense Fog, Heat wave, cold wave and variety of associated hazards like Floods, Landslides, Avalanches, Storm Surges, Droughts and others.

Each of the member countries, and their official meteorological communities, are engaged in their own way to monitor, understand and forecast the weather phenomena of concern to serve their populace.However, it is known that, the weather does not respect any political boundaries. Comprehensive understanding of weather requires wider collaboration and exchange of information. While this is happening at an official level, the need was felt to set up an open and informal platform for exchange of knowledge and information about weather phenomena and processes among various stakeholders and towards achieving improvements in understanding and forecasting the weather of the region at different scales.It is with this wider objective; SAMA was established after widespread discussions and consultations.Over the last three years, with participation from active members from different countries, SAMA has gained acceptance and has made good progress through a variety of important activities through Meetings, Seminars, Training Courses in Online and Offline modes. It now has nearly 438 Members across 9 countries involved. The members are increasing day-by-day.

Organization

Executive Council

The Executive Council of SAMA is an elected body by its members. Its function is to conduct the business of SAMA according to the Statutes and Regulations of the Constitution in force.

Advisory Panel

SAMA's Advisory Panel is composed of distinguished academicians and scientists from across South Asia, providing invaluable guidance to the association.

Executive Coordination Team

The Executive Support Team at SAMA is a dynamic group serving as the backbone for all SAMA activities and initiatives.

SAMA Scientific Committees

SAMA has formed different scientific committees for promoting activities and capacity building initially in 7 different fields:

  • Education & Outreach

  • Satellite Meteorology

  • Numerical Weather Prediction

  • Radar Meteorology

  • Air Pollution

  • Climate Change

  • Mountain Meteorology


Members and Membership Form

2nd Interactive Session with SAMA Student Members

3rd June, 2023

Membership Form

SAMA membership is open to professionals from the public, academic, and private sectors working in meteorology and allied fields. Students and others interested in learning and promoting the application of meteorology for the benefit of society are also welcome to join.

Life Members

Life Members of SAMA include individuals from various institutions across South Asia who share a strong interest in meteorology.

Latest list of Life Members.

Last updated 31th August, 2024.

Note : Membership List updated on the last day of every month.

Student Members

Student Members of SAMA come from various academic institutions across South Asia, driven by their keen interest in meteorology.

Latest list of Student Members

Benefits of Becoming a SAMA Student Member

Become a SAMA Champion

Last updated 31th August, 2024.


SAMA Student Member Benefits

Becoming a student member of the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) would come with a range of benefits, especially given the organization's history and the breadth of its member base. Here are some potential benefits:

  • Education and Training: With access to online and offline seminars, meetings, and training courses, student members can deepen their understanding of meteorology and allied sciences, learning from experts in the field.

  • Networking: Membership would offer opportunities to connect with a diverse community of meteorology professionals and enthusiasts from nine different countries. These connections could lead to future job opportunities, collaborations, or simply a chance to discuss common interests with like-minded individuals.

  • Participation in Events: Members have the chance to participate in SAMA's various events, such as meetings and lectures series, which could offer deeper insights into topics like atmospheric physics or atmospheric dynamics.

  • Contribution to a Wider Objective: By joining SAMA, you're supporting an organization that promotes the sharing of information and knowledge across political boundaries. This fosters a greater understanding of weather phenomena in the South Asian region.

  • Staying Updated: Regular updates about the latest findings, forecasts, and trends in meteorology would help you stay informed about the field's latest developments.

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Stay Updated for a chance to work with SAMA organization (Opportunities for PhD and Masters Candidates)

  • Career Enhancement: Being a member of a respected association like SAMA can be a valuable addition to your CV, demonstrating your commitment to the field of meteorology.

SAMA Champion Enrollment Now Open!

Become a SAMA Champion: Enroll Now to be a Proactive Member of SAMA by participating in SAMA'S core organizational activities.

Events

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from SAMA.

2024

Inauguration Ceremony of Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology

25 May, 2024.

Long Range Forecast for the 2024 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture jointly organized by South Asian Forum for Agricultural Meteorology (SAFOAM) and SAMA

18 May, 2024.

Webinar on Heatwave Early Warning and Heat Action Plans in South Asia jointly presented by SAMA and SAHHIN

09 May, 2024.

4th Foundation Day Celebration

03 August, 2023.

5th General Body Meeting hosted by SAMA

25 April, 2024.

Valedictory Function of Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology

13 April, 2024.

World Meteorological Day Celebration

23 March, 2024.

2023

Inaugural Day of Weekly Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology jointly organized by SAMA and BIT Mesra

02 September, 2023.

Webinar on "Climate Change as an unconventional National security Threat" by Dr. SN Mishra on 15th July 2023

19 June, 2023.

Valedictory function of the 1st weekly online lecture series on "Atmospheric Physics"

19 June, 2023.

2nd meeting of the members of Advisory Panel of Lecture Series (APLS) on "Atmospheric Dynamics"

17 June, 2023.

2nd SAMA Student Member Virtual Interaction Session with SAMA Life members and SAMA ECT Members.

3 June, 2023.

2nd SAMA- SAFOAM Joint Workshop on "Long Range Forecast for the 2023 Southwest Monsoon Season Rainfall and its application on South Asian Agriculture"

13 MAY, 2023.

2nd General Body Meeting of SAMA-India Chapter

7th May, 2023.

WRF Model Training of 3 weeks conducted in collaboration with C-DAC

3-20 April, 2023.

4th General Body Meeting

2 April, 2023.

2nd Executive Council Meeting of SAMA

3 March, 2023.

1st General Body Meeting of India Chapter

24 February, 2023

1st Hybrid Meeting of the Mountain Meteorology committee of SAMA held at DHM, Kathmandu, Nepal

23 February, 2023

13 lectures of the weekly online lecture series on Atmospheric Physics completed jointly with SAMA & SRM IST

7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11, 18, 25 February, 6, 11,18, 25 March, and 1 April, 2023

Bank account of SAMA created
The details are:
Bank name: State Bank of India (SBI),
Branch: BIT Mesra, Ranchi
Account Name: South Asian Meteorological Association
Current A/C No: 41620521615
IFSC Code: SBIN0018056

27 January, 2023

Inauguration of the 1st lecture of the SAMA - SRMIST↗ lecture series

7 January, 2023

2022

1st SAMA-SAFOAM↗ Joint Workshop on Monsoon 2022: Impact of Monsoon Variability on Agriculture

3 December, 2022

1st Advisory Panel Meeting on SAMA-SRMIST Lecture series

29 October, 2022

1st joint seminar/ webinar in Hybrid mode organized by SAMA, SOHAM, CDHM/ TU, KCRE on AsiaPEX-SA by Toru Terao

3 September, 2022

2nd SAMA-SALNet joint webinar on “Role of Atmospheric and Climatic parameters in lightning frequency” by Ronald L. Holle

27 August, 2022

3rd Foundation Day online celebration of SAMA; Popular talk on “Indian Endeavours in Polar Regions” by Dr. Rasik Ravindra. Results of quiz competition, Prize distribution, interaction with the winner students.

3 August, 2022

1st Physical meeting with the members of SAMA (Nepal) organized at Kathmandu

23 July, 2022

International Lightning Day commemoration jointly with SALNet↗ and SAMA

28 June, 2022

2nd Meeting of the NWP Committee of SAMA

25 June, 2022

World Environment Day commemoration jointly with IDCF and GRC India

6 June, 2022

1st Meeting of the Satellite Meteorology Committee of SAMA

4th June, 2022

1st Meeting of the Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) Committee of SAMA

14th May, 2022

1st Meeting of the Executive Council of SAMA

7th May, 2022

3rd General Body Meeting (GBM) for the formation of the 1st Executive Council of SAMA including President, Vice Presidents, General Secretary, Treasurer and Council Members

10 April, 2022

4th Advisory Committee meeting

3 April, 2022

World Meteorological Day Celebration

27 March 2022

1st Meeting of the Education & Outreach Committees of SAMA

20 March, 2022

SAMA registered as a non-profit Scientific society with ROC, Delhi

7 March, 2022

Quiz competition organised on Climate Science for students of class 9-12

22 February – 25 March, 2022

Webinars on the works of the Nobel Laureates Prof. Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann

28 February, 2022

Registration of SAMA Filed

16 February, 2022

2021

Representation of SAMA at IFMS (International Federation of Meteorological Societies)

17 November, 2021

2nd General Body Meeting (GBM)

30 October, 2021

1st Meeting of the Students Members of SAMA with Executive Support Team

2 October, 2021

Constitution of Scientific Committees of SAMA

18 September, 2021

3rd Advisory Council Meeting

18 September, 2021

Webinar on Asian Precipitation Experiment (AsiaPEX)

4 September, 2021

1st Newsletter of SAMA released

3 August, 2021

Logo of SAMA approved

3 August, 2021

1st Foundation Day Celebration

3 August, 2021

Webinar on Restoration of Himalayan Ecosystem

17 July, 2021

Twitter handle of SAMA Launched Link Here

6 June, 2021

Website of SAMA Launched

6 June, 2021

SAMA along with IMS↗ and SAHHIN↗ jointly organized a Webinar on Heatwaves

6 June, 2021

SAMA organized a webinar on "Lightning Resilient South Asia" on 22nd April 2021 on the occasion of Earth Day.

22 April 2021

Constitution of SAMA Finalised

7 April, 2021

World Meteorological Day Celebration

23 March, 2021

2nd Advisory Council Meeting

14 February, 2021

2020

Online workshop on Atmospheric observation and Weather Monitoring Techniques

SAMA and SRM IST jointly organized One day Online Workshop on Atmospheric Observations and Weather Monitoring Techniques. Around 300 participants from 21 countries have participated in the workshop.

12 December, 2020

Webinar on Monsoon forecast vs South Asian Climate Outlook Forum (SASCOF)

SAMA in collaboration with IMS and IMD, organized one day webinar on Monsoon 2020 versus SASCOF forecasts on 7th Nov 2020. Member countries have presented the monsoon and its predictions in comparison with SASCOF.

7 November, 2020

World Ozone Day celebration including quiz contest for students of class 8-12.

SAMA joined with IMD, Vigyan Prasar and IMS to celebrate the World Ozone Day on 16th Sep 2020. A flyer was circulated pertaining the information on the importance of ozone and the significance of world ozone day. An online quiz was organized for the students of South Asian countries wherein 22,000 number of students appeared for the quiz and secured the participation certificates. Merit certificates were awarded to the students who got more than 65% of the quiz score. An online seminar was organized and Dr. V. K. Soni, Scientist F, IMD↗ delivered the talk.

16 September, 2020

YouTube Channel of SAMA created Link Here

10 September, 2020

Facebook of SAMA launched Link Here

3 September, 2020

1st Advisory Committee meeting

26 August,2020

Establishment of South Asian Meteorological Association

3 August, 2020

Weekly Online Lecture Series on
Radar Meteorology

Valedictory Function

Tentative Program Schedule

Resources

Educational Resources

Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology, Dr. Devendra Pradhan Lecture PDF Link↗

Online Lecture Series on Radar Meteorology, L-1A & 1B, 25 May2024, organized by SAMA & ACARR CUSAT Link↗

Webinar on Heatwave Early Warning and Heat Action Plans in South Asia jointly presented by SAMA and SAHHIN Link↗

SAMA-BIT Mesra Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology

Abstracts of Satellite Meteorology Lecture Series

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L1, Inauguration of Online Lecture Series on Satellite Meteorology, 2nd September 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L2, Overview of Satellite Meteorology and its applications by Dr. R.C. Bhatia 9th September 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L3, Fundamental principles of Remote Sensing of atmosphere using Space-based systems by Dr. Shuchita Srivastava, 16th Spetember 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L4, Fundamental principles of microwave-based remote sensing using meteorological satellites and products available and their applications by Dr. Atul Kumar Varma, 23rd Spetember 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L5, Remote Sensing of Clouds using Multi-Sensor Observation by Dr. Bipasha Paul Shukla, 23rd Spetember 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L6, Introduction to RGB products of different types and their applications by Mr. Chinmay Khadke, 7th October 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L7, Remote sensing of meteorological parameters and their applications by Dr. Randhir Singh, 14th October 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L8, Brief theoretical aspects of atmospheric IR / MW Soundings products from satellites, products available, and their applications, with special emphasis on the state-of-the-art hyperspectral soundings by Dr. Pradeep K. Thapliyal, 28th October,2023↗,

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L9, Capabilities of currently operational Indian Geostationary Satellites and its available products and their applications. Use of RAPID scan images from INSAT-3DR for meteorological applications. by Dr. Ashim Kumar Mitra, 4th November, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L10-11, Demonstration of Indian Geostationary Satellites products and their applications. Use of RAPID scan images from INSAT-3DR for meteorological applications by Dr. Ashim Kumar Mitra, 18th November, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L12, IR/Soundings products from satellites, and their applications by Dr. Baby Simon 25th November, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L13, IR/Real Time operational utility of important features seen in satellite images & their derived products in different seasons, Part-1 by Dr. R.C. Bhatia 02nd December, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L14, IR/Real Time operational utility of important features seen in satellite images & their derived products in different seasons, Part-2 by Dr. R.C. Bhatia 09th December, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L15, Analysis of Tropical Cyclones using satellite observations and derived products giving specific examples of applications in real-time forecasting by Sh. Shibin Balakrishnan 16th December, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L16, Analysis of Tropical Cyclones using satellite observations and derived products giving specific examples of applications in real-time forecasting - Hands-on-practical by Sh. Shibin Balakrishnan 23rd December, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L17, Application of Satellite data for Mesoscale systems studies by Dr. Baby Simon 30th December, 2023↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L18, Products on NICES/Bhuvan/Bhoonidhi portal (Hands-on) by Ms. C. Jayashree 6th January, 2024↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L19, Present and future Meteorological Satellites and their products availability from MOSDAC/ SAC and their applications in real-time weather monitoring and prediction (Hands-on)
by Ms. Shivani Shah 13th January, 2024↗

SAMA-BIT Lecture Series, L20, Use of satellite data for climate service by Sh. Mahesh P 03rd February, 2024↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series on Atmospheric Physics

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L1, Orientation Lecture on Weather & Climate Sciences, by Prof. UC Mohanty, 7th January 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L2, Orientation Lecture on Weather & Climate Services, Dr. M. Mohapatra, DGM IMD, 14th January 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L3, Orientation Lecture, Research & Career opportunity, Dr. S.K. Dash 21st January 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L4, Orientation Lecture, Atmospheric Observations, Dr. MV Ratnam, NARL, 28th January 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L5, Atmospheric Thermodynamics Basics, Part 1, Prof. DV Bhaskar Rao, 4th February 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L6, Atmospheric Thermodynamics Basics, Part 2, Prof. DV Bhaskar Rao, 11th February 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L7, Atmospheric Thermodynamics Basics, Part 3, Prof. DV Bhaskar Rao, 18th February 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L8, Atmospheric Thermodynamics Basics, Part 4, Prof. DV Bhaskar Rao, 25th February 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L9, Atmospheric Radiation Basics, Part 1, Dr. B. Mukhopadhyay, 6th March 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L10, Atmospheric Radiation Basics, Part 2, Dr. B. Mukhopadhyay, 11th March 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L11, Atmospheric Radiation Basics, Part 3, Dr. B. Mukhopadhyay, 18th March 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L12, Atmospheric Radiation Basics, Part 4, Dr. B. Mukhopadhyay, 18th March 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L13, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 1, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 1st April 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L14, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 2, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 8th April 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L15, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 3, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 17th April 2023↗

SAMA-SRM Lecture Series, L16, Cloud Physics Basics, Part 4, Prof. P. Pradeep Kumar, 17th April 2023↗

Webinars

SAMA Heatwave Webinar. 6th June 2021↗

One-Day Online Workshop on Atmospheric Observations and Weather Monitoring Techniques,12th December 2020)↗

Education and Training Programme, WMO↗

SAMA Report on Lecture Series

Meteorology Lecture Series Achieves Phenomenal Success

Presentation of Lecture Series Report

Presentation PDF View

Report on Lecture Series

Report PDF view

SAMA Constitution and Brcohure

Learn more about the SAMA organization and activities

SAMA Constitution

Constitution PDF View

SAMA Brochure

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SAMA Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on the latest events, research, and news with our SAMA newsletter.

Latest SAMA Newsletter

Issue: June - December 2023.

Newsletter PDF download.

Issue: January-June, 2023.

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Issue: June-December, 2022.

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Issue: January-June, 2022.

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Issue: July-December, 2021.

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Issue: January-June, 2021.

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Issue: August-December, 2020.

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Capacity Building

Empowering South Asian meteorologists through knowledge and collaboration.

A Report on Capacity Building Efforts by SAMA in
Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) in 59 countries across the
world. Click to View Report

WRF Modeling System Training Workshop

SAMA, C-DAC, and NSM Collaborate to host capacity building/training school on WRF Modeling System from 03-20 April, 2023.

Online

105 participants from South Asian countries.

Weekly Online Lecture Series

SAMA organized a series of weekly online lectures on the fundamentals of Atmospheric, Weather & Climate Sciences jointly with SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India for capacity building of the young learners and researchers.

Online

More than 2000 registered participants from 48 countries across the world.

Webinars on the works of the Nobel Laureates Prof. Syukuro Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann

SAMA collaborated with Vigyan Prasar, Government of India
Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan, Governmentt of India & SRM University AP, Andhra Pradesh
and organized the event with lectures by Prof. T. Yasunari Advisor, KCCAC, Japan
Prof. Krishna AchutaRao Head, CAS, IIT Delhi on 28th February, 2022.

Online

Advisory Panel

SAMA Scientific Committees

Executive Council Members

AVM (Retd) Prof. Ajit Tyagi

President

India

Dr. Qamaruz Zaman Chaudhry

Vice President-1

Pakistan

Dr. Madan Lall Shrestha

Vice President-2

Nepal

Prof. Someshwar Das

Secretary

India

Dr. Mohan Kumar Das

Joint Secretary-1

Bangladesh

Dr. Mandira Shrestha

Joint Secretary-2

Nepal

Dr. Swagata Payra

Treasurer

India

Mr. Nasim Muradi

Council Member

Afghanistan

Dr. Md. Abdul Mannan

Council Member

Bangladesh

Mr. Karma Dupchu

Council Member

Bhutan

Dr. M. Mohapatra

Council Member

India

Mr. Abdul Muhsin Ramiz

Council Member

Maldives

Mr. Kyaw Moe Oo

Council Member

Myanmar

Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga

Council Member

Nepal

Dr. Ghulam Rasul

Council Member

Pakistan

Mrs. Anusha R.P. Warnasooriya

Council Member

Sri Lanka

Dr. Nabansu Chattapadhyay

SAFOAM Representative

India

Executive Coordination Team